Herpes Epidemic Rise

Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens. There is no cure for herpes to date. Supporting your immune system should be your first goal. A weakened immune system is more prone to outbreaks. Dr. Keller's immune strengthening products are available on this site. Efforts to develop a herpes vaccine by biotechnology companies are ongoing. Until an effective herpes vaccine or cure for HSV infection is found, the prevailing approach to treatment continues to be suppressive antiviral therapy. Links, on this page, go to products and services which can help you cope with herpes in your life. Not an MPwH Member? Click the heart.

2. The Original HHP Includes discussion board and general information.http://www.racoon.com/herpes/

The Original Herpes Home Page Genital herpes is a very common infectious disease, but there is a surprising lack of information available about genital herpes, and an equal lack of "heart" in dealing with having genital herpes. A few years back a friend suggested that there was a need for a "Herpes Home Page" based on responses he'd had from several newsgroups. So here it is. There are the usual things here associated with a genital herpes information center, including alternative treatments, but we also want to create a sense of community among people who share a common problem, herpes; to provide support, understanding, a place to exchange feelings about genital herpes and ideas and maybe even a laugh or two... Let us know what you would like to seewe will do research about genital herpes; make links, etc. Feel free to also suggest sites that you may think that others will find interesting or informative.

Please note: The Herpes Home Page does not necessarily endorse the products or claims made by our advertisers or herpes related links, but does encourage you to visit these sites, read what they offer, and caveat emptor. ForumAwarenessResearchTreatment ... New!

Welcome to the Herpes Viruses Association (HVA) and Shingles Support Society web site - helping people with genital herpes simplex or shingles (herpes varicella) to help themselves.

Choose a page from the list on the blue bar to the left. You can click here for information on the other six herpes viruses (there are eight in all). If you want to know about the very common (but often feared) herpes simplex virus - the cause of genital herpes - this on-line resource can help you. The HVA can answer any question you may have. For extra support and regular updates, you subscribe on line here. Or you can post in a cheque with the information we require: name, address, leaflets needed.

What other 'herpes' sites don't tell you

Most people have herpes simplex - 70% have facial herpes (cold sores) and 10% have genital herpes in the UK. These figures are even higher in other countries including the USA and the developing world. Three quarters don't know they have it: 1 in 4 will have no symptoms; 2 in 4 will have only mild symptoms and are unlikely to be diagnosed; 1 in 4 will have more noticeable symptoms and will be diagnosed. Herpes simplex is seldom of any medical importance - some people are quite ill when they catch it but so are some people who catch flu.

12. Genital Herpes, NIAID Fact Sheet Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV.There are two types of HSV, and both can cause genital herpes.http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdherp.htm

September 2003

Genital Herpes

What is genital herpes?

Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. There are two types of HSV, and both can cause genital herpes. HSV type 1 most commonly infects the lips, causing sores known as fever blisters or cold sores, but it also can infect the genital area and produce sores. HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth. A person who has genital herpes infection can easily pass or transmit the virus to an uninfected person during sex. Both HSV 1 and 2 can produce sores (also called lesions) in and around the vaginal area, on the penis, around the anal opening, and on the buttocks or thighs. Occasionally, sores also appear on other parts of the body where the virus has entered through broken skin. HSV remains in certain nerve cells of the body for life, and can produce symptoms off and on in some infected people. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45 million people in the United States ages 12 and older, or 1 out of 5 of the total adolescent and adult population, are infected with HSV-2.

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About the Journal H ERPES the Journal of the International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF ) is a review journal published three times a year, and is indexed in Medline, Index Medicus and Excerpta Medica (EMBASE). The journal aims to provide clinicians with a regular update on key issues and recommendations relating to all aspects of the patient management of herpesvirus infections and their sequelae. The publication is structured to be educational, informative and up to date. The journal communicates to a broad range of clinicians who deal with herpesvirus infection, including: general practitioners, virologists, dermatologists, venereologists, paediatricians, gynaecologists, haematologists, infectious disease physicians, obstetricians, oncologists and ophthalmologists. The publication is also used for the teaching of medical/virology students. Current IssuePrevious Issues The full text of Herpes is available online. However, only the printed issue, reproduced on high quality paper, will show you the finer aspects of detail and accurate colour for photos, figures and text. To ensure you receive your printed copy, click here to subscribe online or to order back issues.

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